Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fuel efficiencyfuel efficient cargolf blue e-motionGolf blue-e-motionmpgvolkswagenvolkswagen golfvwvw golfTue, 08 Feb 2011 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21087191/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/02/08/report-vw-shooting-to-launch-83-mpg-golf-by-2020/21087191/article-detail.xml21087191http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2010%2F04%2Flead1vwgolftdireview2010.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2010%2F04%2Flead1vwgolftdireview2010.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/02/china-approves-measly-442-incentive-for-fuel-efficient-vehicles/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/02/china-approves-measly-442-incentive-for-fuel-efficient-vehicles/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/02/china-approves-measly-442-incentive-for-fuel-efficient-vehicles/#commentsFiled under: Government/Legal, Green, Fuel Efficiency, ChinaThe National Development and Reform Commission in China recently added 71 models from 16 different automakers to the approved list of vehicles that qualify for subsidies based on fuel efficiency alone. All of the qualifying vehicles are fitted with engines no larger than 1.6 liters and consume fuel at a rate of at least 20 percent below the average vehicle sold in China. Models such as the Hyundai i30 pictured above, will receive a subsidy of 3,000-yuan, which comes to a laughably small $442 (U.S. at the current exchange rate).

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010 chevrolet2010 chevrolet equinox2010Chevroletactive noise cancellationactive noise controlactive sound designbmwbmw efficiencyBmwEfficiencychevychevy equinoxfuel efficencyfuel efficiencyfuel efficientfuel efficient carfuel efficient carsfuel efficient vehic...Fuel Efficient Vehiclesfuel effieciencyFuelEfficencyFuelEfficiencyFuelEfficientFuelEffieciencygeneral motorsGeneralMotorsThu, 20 May 2010 10:59:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21089893/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/05/20/bmw-pursuing-better-acoustics-to-improve-efficiency/21089893/article-detail.xml21089893http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2010%2F05%2Fp90059989-630.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2010%2F05%2Fp90059989-630.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/15/sae-2010-affordable-technology-key-to-meeting-the-2016-cafe-rul/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/15/sae-2010-affordable-technology-key-to-meeting-the-2016-cafe-rul/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/15/sae-2010-affordable-technology-key-to-meeting-the-2016-cafe-rul/#commentsFiled under: Green, Misc. Auto Shows, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Fuel Efficiency, LightweightAffordability as the watchword Tuesday as automotive engineers at the SAE World Congress discussed how to meet the new 2016 corporate average fuel economy standards. Automakers will have to get their fleets to an average of 34.1 miles per gallon (35.5 equivalent with other factors for the EPA CO2 limits). Most automakers are already well on their way to this level with their next-generation designs. However, to do it they will have to make improvements to virtually every model in the entire fleet. They can't just add hybrid technology to a couple of models.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20112011 lotus2011 lotus elise2011Lotus2011LotusElisefuel efficientfuel efficient carfuel efficient carsFuelEfficientWed, 17 Feb 2010 13:03:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21090910/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/02/17/2011-lotus-elise-is-lowest-co2-high-performance-sport/21090910/article-detail.xml21090910http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2010%2F02%2Felisemy2011frontthreequartersonblack-copy.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2010%2F02%2Felisemy2011frontthreequartersonblack-copy.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/18/acura-wont-get-into-horsepower-war-will-focus-on-efficiency/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/18/acura-wont-get-into-horsepower-war-will-focus-on-efficiency/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/18/acura-wont-get-into-horsepower-war-will-focus-on-efficiency/#commentsFiled under: Green, Acura, Fuel EfficiencyIn typical Honda fashion, its premium Acura division will take a different path and has decided not to get sucked into a power race with its rivals. We already knew Acura had shelved plans for a larger V8 engine and a rear wheel drive platform. Product planning manager John Watts told Automotive News that the brand will instead focus on doing what needs to happen to meet the 2016 fuel economy standards which will be "tough."

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acurafuel efficiencyfuel efficientfuel efficient carfuel efficient carsfuel efficient vehic...fuel efficient vehiclesFuelEfficiencyFuelEfficienthorsepowerhorsepower warsHorsepowerWarsTue, 18 Aug 2009 12:02:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21092745/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/08/18/acura-wont-get-into-horsepower-war-will-focus-on-efficiency/21092745/article-detail.xml21092745http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2009%2F08%2F2010-tsx-v6-630.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2009%2F08%2F2010-tsx-v6-630.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/23/bosch-looks-for-more-business-as-chrysler-starts-to-build-fiats/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/23/bosch-looks-for-more-business-as-chrysler-starts-to-build-fiats/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/23/bosch-looks-for-more-business-as-chrysler-starts-to-build-fiats/#commentsFiled under: Green, Chrysler, Fiat, Fuel EfficiencyBosch has long been a major supplier of many different automotive components to Fiat, and the company is hoping to leverage that association with the new Chrysler. Bosch provides a higher proportion of the parts and systems that go into the Italian cars than they ever have had at Chrysler. However, as new upcoming Chrysler vehicles move to Fiat-based platforms (and, presumably, powertrains), Bosch parts may further infiltrate Auburn Hills.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boschchryslerchrysler fiatchrysler fiat alliancechrysler fiat dealchrysler fiat partnershipchryslerbankruptcyChryslerFiatfiatfiat chryslerFiatChryslerfuel economyfuel economy standardsfuel efficiencyfuel efficientfuel efficient carfuel efficient carsFuelEconomyFuelEfficiencyFuelEfficientTue, 23 Jun 2009 10:16:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21093402/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/06/23/bosch-looks-for-more-business-as-chrysler-starts-to-build-fiats/21093402/article-detail.xml21093402http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2009%2F06%2Fboschlogo1.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2009%2F06%2Fboschlogo1.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/22/study-the-way-to-profits-in-detroit-make-fuel-efficient-cars/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/22/study-the-way-to-profits-in-detroit-make-fuel-efficient-cars/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/22/study-the-way-to-profits-in-detroit-make-fuel-efficient-cars/#commentsFiled under: Green, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Fuel Efficiency, Green Culture, United StatesAccording to a new study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, the Detroit three automakers need to make major changes in their current corporate cultures if they truly want to reverse their fortunes, and that will likely require new leadership. Says Walter McManus, director of the Transportation Research Institute's Automotive Analysis Division and co-author of the report:

To feed the insatiable demand for fuel-efficient vehicles, and follow the striking success of the Toyota Prius, the Japanese automaker will introduce a second hybrid-only vehicle in 2009. The all-new model will have a 2- to 2.5-liter engine, suggesting it will be larger than their current popular four-door hybrid (the Prius uses a 1.5-liter gasoline powerplant). The new model will be sold side-by-side with the Prius, Camry Hybrid and Highlander Hybrid. Toyota will also sell a rebadged version under the upscale Lexus brand, where it will join the LS Hybrid, GS Hybrid, and RX Hybrid. Toyota's master plan is to sell 1 million hybrid vehicles annually throughout the world, and considering the market, there's little doubt that the automaker can pull it off. Toyota's next hybrid debut is scheduled for Detroit in January, and we'll be there to cover it.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fuel efficiencyfuel efficientfuel efficient carfuel efficient carsFuelEfficiencyFuelEfficientLexus HybridLexusHybridtoyotatoyota highlandertoyota priustoyota prius hybridtoyota prius touringTue, 22 Jul 2008 13:28:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21051722/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2008/07/22/toyota-planning-second-hybrid-model-along-with-rebadged-lexus-v/21051722/article-detail.xml21051722http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F07%2Ftoyota_hybridx_450op.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F07%2Ftoyota_hybridx_450op.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/31/how-to-keep-your-land-barge-and-still-drive-green-ish/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/31/how-to-keep-your-land-barge-and-still-drive-green-ish/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/31/how-to-keep-your-land-barge-and-still-drive-green-ish/#commentsFiled under: Green, First Drives, Budget, HybridThese days it seems more common to overhear comments about a particular car's appalling fuel economy than idle chatter about the weather, which makes sense when a gallon of gas costs as much as a cheap umbrella. For instance, just the other day there was some guy going on about how his car was getting 3 mpg less than just a few months ago and had no idea why. That is until it was pointed out to him that his car's adjustable luggage rack was in its full, upright position, giving his car the aerodynamic efficiency of a cinder block.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fuel efficiencyfuel efficientfuel efficient carfuel efficient carsfuel efficient vehic...FuelEfficiencyFuelEfficientgas pricegas pricesGasPriceGasPriceshybridhybrid carsHybridCarsmpgMon, 31 Mar 2008 18:04:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21054108/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2008/03/31/how-to-keep-your-land-barge-and-still-drive-green-ish/21054108/article-detail.xml21054108http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F03%2Fgas_sucking_wing.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F03%2Fgas_sucking_wing.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/04/in-the-market-for-a-new-to-you-car-want-the-best-mileage-possi/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/04/in-the-market-for-a-new-to-you-car-want-the-best-mileage-possi/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/04/in-the-market-for-a-new-to-you-car-want-the-best-mileage-possi/#commentsFiled under: Green, Fuel EfficiencyAlright, so we covered the raising gas prices the other day, and I am sure that you probably noticed them on your own the last time you filled-up. I did... $3.05 a gallon was the cheapest 87 octane in Toledo that I happened to run across yesterday.